MP Skin Check

Wellbeing
Australia, Beach, Care, Checkup, Children, damage, Dangers, Doctor, Kristy, Local, Mornington Peninsula, mount martha, Peninsula, Risk, Skin Cancer, Skin Check, Slap, Slip, Slop, Sun, Sunbake, Suncream, Surf, Swim, treat, Umbrella, UV
It's not a stretch to say that we're all familiar with the "slip, slop, slap" message; however, new research says the risk of skin damage under the sun's rays must be taken more seriously. In a world-first study, researchers from the ANU and NZIWAR found that, on average, regions like the Mornington Peninsula and cities like Melbourne only experienced two days a year where there wasn't enough UV to get sun damage. Two days! They found that even if the UV index is low and if you're outside for more than 15 minutes... you're at risk. Making sure you prioritise a skin check is just as important as a health check.

Little Alpaca

Retail
alpaca, Australia, Buy, cashmere, clothing, cotton, fibres, Flinders, garments, linen, little alpaca, Local, merino, mohair, Mornington Peninsula, New Zealand, Peninsula, possum, Retail, Shop, Shopping, Victoria, Weekend
Trudy Baker's 'Little Alpaca' boutique is almost as endearing as the collections of wonderfully soft luxury fibres she stocks. To us, it's a one-stop natural fibre destination. It's the kind of store that specialises in original products with traditional craftsmanship designed by true creatives, and that's what makes it tick. Trudy stocks elegant, hand crafted women's & men's fashions. All products are made with the highest of standards. The fibres in the shop are always soft and easily worn against the skin, and you will find alpaca, merino, possum, cashmere, mohair, silk, cotton, and linen.

Farrell’s Bookshop

Retail
Books, Bookshop, Cards, Children, Coffee Table Books, Cooking, Cooking Books, Farrell’s, Farrell’s Bookshop, Local, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Read, Reading, Relax, Travel books
To us, Farrell’s Bookshop is everything Jen Campbel describes and more.  Currently celebrating their 40th year of service in the heart of Mornington, Farrell’s was founded in 1978 by Roy and Liz Farrell, who set up the shop initially in Mornington’s Woolworth’s building. Today you can find it on the corner of Main and Barkly Street and has recently undergone a significant transformation - get in there, good will come of it, we promise.

Beach Retreat

Beautiful Homes
Australia, Beach, Buy, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Real Estate, Retreat, Sale, Somers
Marrying striking architecture and enviable positioning within paces of South Beach, this striking four-bedroom home offers all the spoils of seaside living for permanent residents or holidaymakers alike. Gazing out across the Western Port coastline and a cobalt expanse of the bay, the spacious two-storey design flaunts elegant living areas on both levels, while a dedicated dining zone beneath a high cathedral ceiling is flanked by tall sliding glass doors opening to an entertainer’s balcony back dropped by the bay.

World Wellness Weekend at Peninsula Hot Springs

Events
Australia, bathe, daytime, enjoy, evening, Fingal, Friends, Hot, Hot Springs, massage, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Relax, Retreat, spa, springs, Swim, Victoria, Walk, Weekend, wellness
On Saturday, 22nd and Sunday, 23rd September, guests at Peninsula Hot Springs will be immersed in a unique program of experiences with their wellness journey and bathe package (available on this weekend only). The program will include everything from yoga and Pilates classes to sound bathing meditation; body clay workshops to forest bathing walks; tea ceremonies to demonstrations in their 'Fire & Ice' area.

Check out our top two walks!

Latest Scoops
Balnarring, exercise, Farm, Flinders, Fun, Health, Local, Merricks, mornington, Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula, Point Nepean, Red Hill, Sorrento, Victoria, Walk, Walking
Going for walk has all the benefits you might think it would. It’s a great way to improve or maintain your overall health - just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. But walking is also good for the soul – breathing in fresh air, absorbing the world around you, and taking time out just for you. It’s low impact, it requires no equipment other than a good pair of walking shoes, it can be done at any time of day and you can walk at your own pace. And it’s free!